LifeProof Fre - Ultimate Protective WaterProof Case - iPhone 11 Pro / MAX

[@MarioMan173]

A tip for the “oily” effect: I found that baby powder works amazing when getting rid of the oil marks. All you need to do is create a slim and I mean slim layer of baby powder between the plastic on the case and the glass screen. If the layer is to thick you might not be able to use the touch screen through the plastic cover. To do this all you need to do is get the baby powder and puff it into the air in front of you. This should form a cloud. After you do that, take the front part of the case and swipe it through the cloud a few times. Afterwards you should notice a thin layer of power over the inner part of the screen. Making sure you don’t touch it, put the phone back into the case. If the layer is thin enough you won’t notice the baby powder and the spots will be removed.

[@OutOnTheTiles]

Wow sounds like something Kreskin would come up with. ✌️

[@tracyvo3]

i’m trying this when my case comes in

[@RAMS4L1FE]

I work construction and this is the perfect case , I’ve had it with all my iPhones

[@justinrhodes4276]

My favorite life prof case I wish they’d remake was the nuud, it was fully waterproof and didn’t have that screen to cause any of the oil spots

[@ChaseWalling]

I love being nuud as well.

[@lifewithmason5129]

Chase yes

[@aidenradway7520]

I loved the nuud case for my 6s I wish they made it still

[@michaelvincent3467]

I agree thanks

[@Brandon_093]

Thank god they finally got rid of that snap cover for the charger port. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve broken that

[@evanc8689]

@James Traore that literally defeats the purpose of buying a waterproof case lmao. I’ve never broken the snap, in all the years I’ve owned Lifeproof. Unless you’re just really rough with your stuff.

[@BillNey732]

These are the best cases on the market hands down I love them

[@JamesCarter123]

Dark panda there so shit mine has air bubbles in the plastic screen as soon as I bought it

[@Ozzybogsborn]

jwc They’re not very hard to get out lol

[@noflypigeon8925]

LORD APOLLYON How do u get them off?

[@lissa2679]

Finally!!! Been waiting for an in depth review of this case in English lol. I have it and paid a crap load for it but I don’t use it. It distorts the sound and the plastic film on the cameras causes the case to create halos when you take any pics that have direct light hitting the camera lenses. I can’t believe lifeproof gets away with charging $90 for this case. I do not recommend it. The oil stains that it creates on the screen is atrocious. Only remedy is to use a matte screen protector. Too many negatives to justify the price of this case just for the waterproof feature.

[@randomrazr]

its definately not perfect and water proof comes at a cost, as well as drawbacks. obviously not a goo d daily driver case for some, but good for emergancy cases like taking ur phone to the beach. i took my phone out of this case for the first time after i finished the video and i was amazed it looked new. by that i mean it was cleaannnnnn. not dirt or anything. i havent found a better waterproof case so far then lifeproof. hopefully ther R&D can work out some improvements for next yers reevision

[@lissa2679]

you can't use a tempered glass screen protector with this case otherwise there's the possibility of it not sealing properly. I've tried using on and it made the screen very hard to use.

[@ryan2824]

I agree , lifeproof has been awful the last couple of years.. this one being the worst by far

[@jolightnin8835]

@@ryan2824 I use it everyday well atleast for the past two months its great for me i just dont like how the back is like a plastic type

[@ryan2824]

joey Nehi yours is probably the only good review

[@davidthompson3136]

I bought my first FRE case for my iphone 4, about 9 years ago. It still works perfectly, although when friendly Apple stopped doing iOS updates for the 4, I upgraded to an 11 Pro. The FRE case that I bought for that phone lasted 3 years before the thin plastic/rubber strip running across the top of the Lightning port buckled upwards, losing the waterproofing. So I bought a new FRE case for the 11 Pro earlier this year - it lasted about 3 months. The cover that folds over the Lightning port broke off. Not through any misuse; it was simply material fatigue at the left side hinge point, which is very thin plastic. Whereas on the iphone 4 where the hinge opens downwards and has a great steel pin through the hinge, the 11 Pro case is badly designed and I was probably lucky to get the first case to last 3 years. Lifeproof have just delivered a replacement case under warranty which was good service, but even that was not without problems as the online claim screen failed to recognise any of the code numbers on my original invoice. I had to go through several emails trying to find somebody who could assist. I have no issues with the rest of the performance. I take clear photos and videos and the screen is fine. I stayed with the FRE case after my iphone 4 was so well protected. Just be aware of the port cover issue. On the new case, I am going to add a thin film of black silicon rubber to the outside (bought at hardware stores, in a tube) to try to strengthen the hinge. That will not detract from the overall appearance. If I had designed this case, I would have inserted a Kevlar fabric hinge with a very high swing test performance or else adopted the same downwards hinge with the steel pin that it is so reliable on the 4. Buyer beware but still fairly good service, just proven. 😎🇳🇿

[@handle433]

Thanks for the detailed reply. I have a case coming, and I already have a wireless charging pad. I think I’ll just use that to prevent excess wear of the port cover. Should be totally sealed for a while!!!

[@JamesSusanka]

i had the oily effect but i used a dryer sheet and heat gun when putting the phone in the case and that got rid of them. has to be really dry when you put the phone in the case. it also helps if you have a micro fiber cloth and when you put the phone in the case lay the back on a hard surface and put the phone in the back first and then snap the front over the phone while it is laying on the back.

[@Chalen216]

James Susanka please explain more of this works for more than a day.

[@dgwyn8503]

That is not how lifeproof recommends to install it. Place it screen down and speaker end first then lay it down and snap the back on.

[@nathanc2222]

With my iPhone X I liked to leave my screen protectors on because without that extra tiny bit of thickness, there would be a super tiny amount of “give” or space at the bottom of the screen area on the case. I had this problem with multiple examples of the same case and so I just put a screen protector back onto my phone and put it in the case and then it worked perfectly!

[@Daygomadebrian]

Wow it works with a tempered glass?? I called the company and they said they don’t recommend applying a tempered glass protector lol

[@nbhbadboy2026]

Brian Ramos it does work but when texting it’s a delay because of the keyboard

[@Daygomadebrian]

hey man Can a tempered glass still fit? I called the company directly and they don’t recomend but I just can’t go out without a tempered glass lol oh I just watched ur video about the tempered glass lol but if you use this case for emergency you just remove the tempered glass and put the iPhone in this case ? And when u just don’t need it you apply another tempered glass ( I’m sure u have many lol I do ) let me know man I’m so use to otter box symmetry did you have any issues now? On the actual screen cracks etc would you recommend as a daily or stick to otter box symmetry ?

[@diazflor08]

For those watching, I have a glass screen protector on my phone and the case STILL fit👍🏽 no need to remove your already existing screen protector… one thing i do notice is that my screen isn’t touch sensitive with the Lifeproof case, I have to press harder down on the keys.. but don’t mind it

[@jonb5310]

The best thing about this case is that it doesn't include that little window in it with the apple logo to remind you...and everyone else, that you own an apple product.

[@irememberyouwasconflicted6069]

this is why i bought a catalyst case for my 11 pro instead of LifeProof bc i want to see the phones logo and back as it’s design is quite sleek

[@connordabsrosin1512]

@@irememberyouwasconflicted6069 how’s your catalyst been?

[@hunterhouser3143]

You realize that little window is so you can touch the apple logo right? The logo has had touch sensors in it since the iPhone 6 I beleive. You can configure what it does in the accessibility menu. I have always set mine to double tap logo for screenshot.

[@Chalen216]

After 4-5 years they STILL cannot get rid of the rainbow effect. The Fre is the best design they have but the rainbow effect is definitely a deal breaker especially on an OLED screen. I’ve heard if you have a glass screen protector on and you force the case closed it does help with the rainbow effect.

[@cpkingkdog220]

I have a screen protector on my phone with this case on and it perfectly fine

[@phoenixclairsentientempath2119]

True. Me too. It's pity to peel off the screen protector because it cost me money to buy the screen protector

[@vid_ariel5273]

@@phoenixclairsentientempath2119 so i can use a screen protector with the fire case

[@wendylove5412]

thank you, did you like the case? was sound when recording good?

[@deeschanne570]

Thank you for the review!! So in depth and educational. I really appreciate it!!

[@ActionMax09]

I had a LifeProof FRÉ case for my Galaxy S9 and it was terrible... the screen protector is a film of cheap plastic so the touchscreen performance was horrible. I recommend the Catalyst Water Proof Case... the screen protector sits tight on the Phone Screen and doesn't glare as bad in direct sunlight. Also, the Catalyst Case is not a slippery piece of shot like the FRÉ... The FRÉ's cheap plastic back cover is real slick.

[@davidinthasone6463]

Absolutely wonderful video, but if you do see this please change the thumbnail I was deterred from this video just because it didn’t seem appealing, but after getting over that I realized how great the content was. I hope you take this into consideration so that more people will watch the great content you make.

[@randomrazr]

like a different pic of the case?

[@SummonerKyren7]

“or Niagara Falls” sir what?😭🤣🤣 that caught me off guard. that was such a random place

[@mikeodriscoll982]

good to know about the screen protector that's the biggest compliant that I have had about the fre case the screen protector was always low quality

[@randomrazr]

a good alternative was the lifeproof nuud case at which u coud buy a glass screen protector to put on top but it wasnt made for the 11 this yer.

[@mikeodriscoll982]

I know idk why I they stopped making the nuud

[@KarinnaNina760]

Mike O'Driscoll same. The screen protector is def low quality.

[@brokenspoke4149]

Great review. Thanks for the info. I have the 11 pro max with a Spigen Tough Armor and I was considering the Frē.

[@caitlinarnettmedcalf5422]

Did you like the Spigen case? I’ve been looking at them but can’t decide

[@brokenspoke4149]

@@caitlinarnettmedcalf5422 It was a good case. I ultimately ended up getting a clear case that glows. The glow isn't all that amazing, but its been a good case. I also like to see the phones color.

[@blackbushido]

Great video. I was just wondering, there is no protective cover for the camera?? Thank you for your timely response

[@neodownunder3339]

There's lens protection

[@blackbushido]

Oh ok thank you very much!! Now my last LifeProof, it came unglued at the top, so do you think it’s gotten better?? Thank you for your timely response

[@neodownunder3339]

blackbushido1 honestly think twice because the screen protection is good but that oily effect is annoying. If you’re ok with that then it’s good but honestly way too pricey and bulky. If you’re an active sporty type probably this is good for you but if you’re the regular user who works in an office, travels at times and just snapping pics with friends then just get a Tech21 or Pelican case

[@ericatkinson83]

Still shows the oil residue finish under the screen protector. I guess lifeproof will never fix it?..

[@SinaRan301]

Although this is the superior case on the market when you consider protection + sleekness trade off, the quirks are detrimental. The screen protectors is not only causes the oil stain, it will cast a fog over the front facing camera and lower the quality. This problem applies to the rear case after a few months of use as well. It lowers the quality tremendously.

[@allanknight843]

Sina Ranje I’ve been using the lifeproof for about ten years, so far. That oil stain affect you speak of, use to drive me crazy. From some reason or the other, it just doesn’t bother m anymore

[@SinaRan301]

allan knight but how about the camera haze? I just pieced together an otter box case + screen protector + rear camera lens protector and never been happier. Sharp photos and nice touch screen.

[@Mesmerizing_charm]

Does it get moisture in the inside of the screen protector when the phone is exposed to water or snow or on cold temperature?

[@garrett3948]

I just wanted to know tf do I take it off it doesnt let the phone back out

[@Tommytoolsqueezer]

I’m using this case.. the only problem I have with it.. is it’s slippery, like there’s no grip on the back and sides of the case.. it’s so annoying

[@dandixon8032]

I have a screen protector on my phone and I bought this case the other day I toke the screen protector off

[@heigosm1160]

It does not fit for IP 11? Is there any that does?

[@loudtowncar]

I was wondering if you are supposed to punch out those hole by the top speaker. If you don’t care about the waterproof feature.

[@randomrazr]

no point of getting this case if u dont want the waterproof features. get an otterbox in that case or lifeproofs lesser non water proof cases

[@loudtowncar]

randomrazr thanks for the reply. Will probably never use the waterproof feature but my wife had her iPhone 8 in one of these and the phone looks brand new. So these will protect your phone very nicely. A bonus is you don’t have to get a screen protector!!!

[@Robert-yy9kp]

Are these wireless charging compatible?

[@kevinoshaughnessy9015]

Robert yes

[@jackskylord1498]

I got it and I acsedently forgot to close the charger part and jumped to the pool with is big mistake I'm watching this cause I don't now how to open it

[@愛-u4s]

Is the sound is good

[@micah2767]

@randomrazr - mine has a very small gap on the top portion that isn’t fully snapping shut. Are there any tips you have that might fix that before I contact lifeproof/Amazon about a defective product? Thank you so much!

[@davidthompson3136]

It should snap shut. Check closely for what is stopping it. If it is a small plastic moulding, you might be able to trim it off with a sharp blade. Or fill the hole with some black silicon rubber, bought in small tubes at a hardware store.

[@David.Django]

What is the point of these cases now? The iPhone now has pretty good water resistance so why do you want a tacky, plastic life proof case?

[@The_Sear]

I bought my FRE case for my iPhone 7 Plus because it was the only case that was waterproof and fits snug with glass screen protector. So far with the glass screen protector there are no oily film.

[@The_Sear]

The only disappointing thing about the iPhone 11 FRE case is the rubber cap for the charging port. The rubber buttons on my iPhone 7 Plus FRE case is all ready malformed from all the pressing. I figure it might the same for the iPhone 11 FRE CASE. If iphone 11 FRE case has the plastic flip cap for the charging port like iPhone 7 Plus FRE case then it would be a definite buy.

[@missy28996]

How do u turn the sound on mine doesn’t really work with this case

[@dylangaddy10]

Sending mine back, couldn’t handle the screen and mine leaking, $90 for a piece of crap, they also charge you for return that was caused by them but at least I’ll get my money back soon.

[@jolightnin8835]

I have the same case and i got tired of the oily efect all u have to do is wipe down the phone and inside of the case and it goes away

[@ioannisspyropoulos1806]

joey Nehi goes away for good or just for the time being ?

[@SirHuddy]

Ioannis Spyropoulos mine still has it,comes down a lot to the humidity you are in tbh.

[@voltgaming2213]

That screen protector is needed for waterproofing my xr face id stopped working after water damage

[@jake70700]

He meant if you already had a tempered glass on there, the plastic one that’s on there is definitely required

[@n0tmymessup364]

How do you even get these off tho? Can someone help

[@tactitool7751]

Idk I got 2 of them and the top of mine the closure doesnt seem closed at all i opened it and took the phone out and it closes better . Seems like the new design doesn’t fit the phone well

[@lloyddepusoy2744]

Freedom Frankie i got the same issue and i dont know what to do.

[@MidwesternGrey]

Same here 🙄 it’s space just at The to it doesn’t clamp 🗜 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@syauqiqi85]

can we bring it to salt water..?

[@andrewdamon4570]

I’m going to get one for the next iphone

[@evanc8689]

You guys are overreacting about the screen protector rainbow effect it’s really not that bad. Do you want a phone that can withstand anything cuz if not just get a screen protector and a regular case.

[@joras7457]

Does it have any attachment points to attach a strap to the case ?

[@davidthompson3136]

No.

[@adultmoshifan87]

I have a Lifeproof Fre case for my iPhone XS! In December last year I got mad at my parents, so they ordered me to give them my iPhone. Instead of complying with their orders, I threw the iPhone into the fire, causing them to rush to it and get it out with tongs! The iPhone survived, but the Lifeproof Fre case didn't. I had to order a new case.

[@davercountingcigars]

I tried calling. Is that why you didn’t answer?

[@amninderkaur946]

How to open this case

[@sarahlee2266]

Use a coin at the bottom right insert in between the slot and twist

[@popheartsupremeripbankroll885]

I bought it today !

[@emvil]

PopHEARTSupreme RIPBANKROLL how was it? I’ll be travelling and I think I need a waterproof case. How was the built in screen protector?

[@joestechman7766]

Why do you have 28 missed calls? (Not Hating just the red notification bubble always annoys me.

[@randomrazr]

spam scam calls. im jsut lazy at clearing call history ;)

[@joestechman7766]

@@randomrazr Got it. :)

[@mia_boutique8277]

Significantly

[@markvincentvirrey8430]

Not a good case i do not recommend, the screen is bad and annoying the rear camera blurry when taking a photo it’s not worth it.

[@allanknight843]

Just don’t let it bother you.

[@d.d2323]

I did not like this scholar I returned it to Amazon because the touch screen of the plastic case gives the effect of the rainbow. bad product

[@ziggiesaquaticexotics8270]

Stonks

[@MrTrixzzzz]

The word is degradation not degregation.

[@randomrazr]

me no speak good engrish sory

[@andrewnyynyj]

randomrazr 😂🤣

[@anthony21roman]

Its F-R-E not FRE

[@sarahlee2266]

It’s FRĒ

[@anthony21roman]

Sarah Whitten damn ok my bad 😉

[@mohammedradwan4268]

Crap I didn't see the video I've tried it. Don't

[@bailey2624]

no need for a waterproof case when the phones are waterproof

[@randomrazr]

iphones are not water proof. there water resistent

[@donquixote7361]

Bought it from Best Buy ,, I have to returned,, not good for my music ,,, 👎👎

[@stunbu8958]

I was the first dislike since I wasn’t the first view comment or like

[@joshuadejood5234]

Animood nice flex bro